Worship
Ascribe to the Lord … the Ultimate Offering #31DaysofPraise
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” 1 Chronicles 16:29 It’s what’s asked of us. An offering. Bending low to glorify Him on high. Sometimes it seems so little, but it’s enough. Sometimes we believe we have nothing…
He Is Worthy of Our Praise, Every Day! #31DaysofPraise
As I grew in my faith, I found myself in prayer more often. In line at the grocery store. Driving to a school event. Waiting for my teenager to get home on a Friday night. Doing dishes. Bathing my daughter. And as my faith grew, I found myself with an increasing desire to praise God. No…
Wake Up to Worship: God Is Not a Puppet or Vending Machine
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14) Things happen in each of our lives that cause us to question God. I’ve been there. I get that. After all, our flesh hurts. This world is hard. We don’t understand the pain. Don’t Expect God to Make Sense But as I study Scripture and…
O Holy Night – the Greatest Story: Merry Christmas!
The Christmas Story by Virginia Blanck Moore Such common things of everyday Like lowing cattle, fragrant hay Stars flung across a velvet sky, And shepherds watching night go by. Such common things, and yet they hold The greatest story ever told— The story of a Saviour’s birth And hope for man and peace on earth.…
That Silent Night: Perhaps It Was Not So Silent (song of joy) #shortburstsofencouragement
Perhaps it is the opening stanzas of “Silent Night”: Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright; maybe it is merely tradition. Whatever it is, we usually think of the Savior’s birth as one of peace and calm and relative quiet. Peace as in the peace that comes from trusting God, certainly; calm in the…
A Poem of Praise (printable) #shortburstsofencouragement
Okay, my dear readers, confession time. I am not a poet. That being said, here is a poem of praise from my heart. Save it. Print it out. It’s my gift to you if it echos the cry of your heart. If not, consider writing your own. Father God, I love You so; You care for…
How to Live Out a Life of Faith
Driving home with my 13-year-old son after dropping my daughter off at a respite camp weekend, our conversation turned to faith-talk. “Mom, is [Delores] a Christian?” Joey asked. “I … think … so.” Am I Being a Good Witness I responded slowly, not quite sure. My next thought turned to me, to my own witness. …
What Does It Mean To Be Still?
Many of us have the problem of not moving. Not taking that first step or the second or third. However, others possess the opposite problem: We never quit moving. Our bodies, and especially our minds and spirit, remain in constant motion. Never allowing us time to process and sit in the presence of the Lord. I tend…
When Your Soul Thirsts for More
The sun’s rays burst over the tree tops, bathing the glassy lake surface with a soft glow. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves. Birds begin their wake-up calls. Peace blankets the early morning scene. My soul is stirred, drawn closer to the One who orchestrated just this moment in time. My heart fills, almost to…
Set the World Right Again (live a life of worship)
Our relationship with God was to be intimate in all areas—fully exposed—a life of worship. I used to think I could largely separate my spiritual life from the rest of it. Attend church, check. Tithe, check. Meal prayers, check. Bedtime prayers, check. And it worked great. Really. Until… (By the way, there will always be…
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Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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